Covenant HealthCare

US:MI:SAGINAW

DAY SHIFT - 72 HOURS PER PAY

FULL TIME BENEFITED

Summary:

This individual is responsible for skilled services under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The Hospice Weekender LPN will receive and coordinate information from incoming calls, address hospice clinical needs and visits three days weekly from 7a-7p. This includes every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. This position must consistently exercise discretion and judgment and practice in accordance with the plan of care and with the agency policies: prepares clinical progress notes, assists the RN in performing specialized procedures, prepares equipment and materials for treatments and assists the patient in learning appropriate self-care. The RN delegates skilled nursing functions after evaluating the complexity of the nursing activity and the level of problem solving required. Demonstrates excellent customer service performance in that his/her attitude and actions are consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission and Values of Covenant HealthCare and the commitment to Extraordinary Care for Every Generation.

Responsibilities:

• Provides skilled nursing care to patients in accordance with the plan of care under the supervision of the RN. • Performs delegated nursing activities which are appropriate to the LPN’s preparation and experience as evidenced by skills checklist and in accordance with agency policies and program guidelines. • Implements the plan of care, following the RN’s initial assessment and development of the plan of care, utilizing practice standards. • Conferences with the RN on a regular basis, collects specific assessment data, participates in planning and evaluation of the nursing care plan as appropriate. • Provides for emotional and physical comfort and safety of patients. • Recognizes and understands the effects of social and economic problems of patients. • Maintains records in accordance with agency requirements. • Oasis information will be collected as mandated federally following agency guidelines. • Works with Home Health Aides and other disciplines as appropriate. • Collaborates and communicates with RN Weekend Facilitator on regular basis. • Participates regularly in agency staff meetings, team, meetings, and in-services. • Participates on agency committees or special task forces as assigned. • Participates in development, revision, and implementation of policies and procedures. • Assumes responsibility for personal and professional growth. • Maintains confidentiality of patient and agency information.

Other information:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS • Current Licensure with the Michigan State Board of Nursing. Graduation from a school of practical nursing. NAPNES recognized. • BLS required. • Two years nursing experience following graduation or at the discretion of the Program Services Supervisor. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES • Knowledge in current nursing practice, ability to relate positively to patients, families and co-workers. • Interpersonal skills in order to communicate effectively. • Successful ability to independently access any type of a private residence. • Valid Michigan driver’s license, reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance required. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS • Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. • Frequent standing, walking, sitting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, reaching, handling, feeling, and talking. • Frequent near vision, midrange vision, far vision, depth perception, visual accommodation, clor vision, and field of vision. • Frequent lifting 0 to 25 lbs. • Occasional lifting, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, crouching, and squatting. • Occasional lifting 26 to 100 lbs. or more.

NOTICE REGARDING LATEX SENSITIVITY IN APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT.

I t has been determined that Covenant HealthCare cannot provide a latex safe or latex free work environment at any of its facilities. Unfortunately, that means that any individual, including an applicant or an employee, is likely to be exposed to latex while on Covenant’s premises. Therefore, latex tolerance is considered to be an essential function for any position with Covenant.